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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,411

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelRabbit / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,300 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $21,721 $23,611 $33,207
Autobahn Package 3,020 6,000  
All-weather floor mats 185 235 235
Mud guards 160 220 220
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,800    
Body kit 1,650    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Autobahn Package 2,796 5,760  
All-weather floor mats 145 185 185
Mud guards 120 170 170
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 1,589    
Body kit 1,390    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 6,815 6,455 1,955
Options (change) 6,040 6,115 1,795
Destination 650 770 770
Total Price $30,765 $31,820 $37,315
Total Invoice $28,411 $30,496 $35,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,462
Model Year200820122012
ModelRabbit / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,765$31,820$37,315
Adjustments for Features0-650-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$31,170$34,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$28,411$30,496$35,772
Adjustments for Features0-623-2,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,411$29,873$33,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,407

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820122012
ModelRabbit / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimGTIGTIR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$575$1,225$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-2,492

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelRabbit / GTIGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in101.5 in
Length165.8 in165.4 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height58.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested201579%
Total Not Requested55021%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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